Here’s to you, black cosplayers! The lovely melinated nerds who stay up late working on their craft, glue and paint on your hands. You amazing creatives who despite everything can still make beautiful costumes no matter your skill level or budget. While the “mainstream” of cosplay coverage still is skewed towards white, fit, able-bodied, and traditionally attractive creators, we celebrate those outside the mold. I write this article as a hope for a future cosplay community that is more diverse and acknowledges it as such. I truly believe that is what #28DaysofCosplay is about. While I am only posting a set amount of cosplayers, there are hundreds of black cosplayers to check out! For a full list, compiled by Petite Ebby Cosplay click here. Click on their pictures to go to the cosplayers socials!
1. Jay Justice
2. The Cosplay Dad
3. DeLa Doll
4. Shellanin Cosplay
5. Shawshank Cosplay and Props
6. Yuki Crissy
7. Queen Akemii
8. Vaguely Cosplay
9. UtaHime Cosplay
10. Queen of Sassgard Cosplay
11. Chief Geek Photography
12. Halle Heichou
13. Dresses and Capes
14. Papa Bear Cosplay
15. Princess Mahogany Cosplay
16. Sailor Leone
17. Cheyenne Jazwise
18. Yakfrost Cosplay
19. Smoove Cosplaya
20. Myssematc
BONUS: Our TGF Members!
Black Krystel (Gabie)
Jade Valkyrie (Deja)
Overall, there are many, MANY more black cosplayers and other cosplayers of color. It’s important that we lift up these cosplayers not just during a month only but every day. That is truly how we can foster a community that celebrates its diversity rather than ignoring it.
